Author: Sheena

15
Jul

Promise Keeper

Psalm 89:34 NKJV “My covenant I will not break, nor alter the word that has gone out of My lips.” Have you ever heard one child ask another, “Promise?” It’s to ensure the other child intends to keep their word. The world around us is such that when someone promises something, we double-check to make […]

30
Apr

God Will Finish What He Started

Philippians 1:6 NKJV “Being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Today’s verse is taken from Paul’s letter to the Philippians. Paul is confident that God who began a good work in each of them will carry it […]

29
Apr

Praise the Creator

Psalm 96:11 NKJV “Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; let the sea roar, and all its fullness.” Psalm 96 is a call for the people of God to worship Him in the splendor of His holiness. In fact, the entire Psalm was used as a means to worship in the Temple […]

28
Apr

Exalt the Lord Jesus Christ

Isaiah 12:4 NKJV “Praise the Lord, call upon His name; declare His deeds among the peoples, make mention that His name is exalted.” Today’s verse is a reminder for us to do four things: As children of God, we don’t usually neglect the first two points. We praise God when we sing a worship song, […]

27
Apr

God’s Grace and Mercy

John 12:48 NKJV “He who rejects Me, and does not receive My words, has that which judges him—the word that I have spoken will judge him in the last day.” At first glance, today’s verse seems harsh and negative, but when we see the context, we understand the compassion of Jesus that shines through these […]

26
Apr

The Inheritance of the Blessed

Psalm 37:22 NKJV “For those blessed by Him shall inherit the earth, but those cursed by Him shall be cut off.” An inheritance is something we receive as a gift – not necessarily because we’ve done something to deserve it, but simply because of who we are and whom we belong to. In Psalm 37, […]

10
Mar

Remember that God is Good

Psalm 106:1 NKJV “Praise the Lord! Oh, give thanks to the Lord, for He is good! For His mercy endures forever.” It’s easy to praise the Lord and thank Him when things are going well in our lives. But the minute we start facing challenges, we question the presence of God and wonder if He’s […]

09
Mar

Let God Guide You

Psalm 37:23 NKJV “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord, and He delights in his way.” Whenever we visit a new place, we rely on Google Maps or we stop and ask someone for directions. The guidance we receive usually helps us reach our destination faster with less hassle. Our spiritual […]

10
Feb

Rhythms of Work and Rest

Psalm 127:2 NKJV “It is vain for you to rise up early, To sit up late, to eat the bread of sorrows; for so He gives His beloved sleep.” Busyness seems to be a badge that everyone wears nowadays. The morning rush to get out the door on time, the work that fills our day, […]

09
Feb

Pray with Thanksgiving

Colossians 4:2 NKJV “Continue earnestly in prayer, being vigilant in it with thanksgiving.” The Amplified Bible details today’s verse as: “Be persistent and devoted to prayer, being alert and focused in your prayer life with an attitude of thanksgiving.” Let’s unpack the essential characteristics of prayer that this verse outlines. Persistence: Keep praying until you […]